People that completely ineffective at controlling their dog should be allowed to have only the sub-dog varietals, such as Pomeranians and dachshunds. Not the ones that can actually cause damage to others.

"This is my Mastiff Lincoln doing everything he can to NOT have to get off the bed. THIS IS JUST PLAY, IF I ASK HIM TO GET OFF THE BED STERNLY HE WILL JUMP RIGHT OFF, Lets keep the animal training comments to a minimum!! I REPEAT WE ARE PLLAAYYYIINNNG."

That dog was wagging its tail -- he could tell by the tone of her voice she wasn't really serious. There are probably other times when she truly shrieks at him and he launches out of the bed with his tail between his legs.

desertmouse:That dog was wagging its tail -- he could tell by the tone of her voice she wasn't really serious. There are probably other times when she truly shrieks at him and he launches out of the bed with his tail between his legs.

Pocket Ninja:People that completely ineffective at controlling their dog should be allowed to have only the sub-dog varietals, such as Pomeranians and dachshunds. Not the ones that can actually cause damage to others.

Those are two of the breeds that are most likely to bite someone. Evil dogs/

She was playing and the Mastiff knew this as shown by the "play bow," wagging tail, and the little circle he would make on the bed. This is a show of happy excitement.The growling was playful and the Mastiff was all too careful in making sure he grabbed with his mouth instead of biting.

At first I started chuckling when the dog growled and threatened to bite her, and she responded by jamming her finger in there and pointing out that she knows he would never do it.

Then I came in here with all the internet toughguys who couldn't tell she was just playing around, and I ROFL'd. If a mastiff doesn't want to go somewhere, it just lies down and doesn't move. It wouldn't bother with the theatrics when dead weight is more effective.

I love all the people who think somehow a dog has to everything the second it's said or it's the end of the world. Heaven forbid you just enjoy a dog and recognize that sometimes it just wants to lay in bed.

desertmouse:That dog was wagging its tail -- he could tell by the tone of her voice she wasn't really serious. There are probably other times when she truly shrieks at him and he launches out of the bed with his tail between his legs.

Small woman with a Newfoundland here. He may ignore me once or twice, but when I get "mad" enough to stamp my foot he moves fast.

OMG! That is ADORABLE!We taught our dogs "Unbutt my chair" cause that is what my Dad used to say to us kids if'n we were in his recliner.Tho, I'm sure my dogs wouldn't be nearly as cute if they didn't want to get down.